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RHK Technology designs and manufactures advanced UHV SPM systems for nanoscale research. At RHK, innovation is guided by real-world research needs.
Trusted worldwide by leading universities and labs, our innovative platforms help drive breakthroughs in surface science, nanotech, and atomic-scale discovery. Since 1981, RHK Technology has been a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced ultra-high vacuum (UHV) Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM) systems. Our equipment powers cutting-edge research in nanotechnology, surface science, and atomic-scale materials across top university, government, and industrial labs worldwide. With over 200 systems and 1,200 controllers installed around the globe, RHK platforms support scientists and researchers in pushing the boundaries of nanoscale discovery. Our solutions are built with precision, integrating the highest-quality analytical and preparation tools from trusted industry suppliers. Our Technical Advisory Board—comprised of leading scientists—works closely with our engineering team to ensure every product meets evolving scientific challenges. This ongoing collaboration allows us to deliver powerful, customizable platforms that exceed expectations and evolve with your work. From STM and AFM systems to flexible controllers and modular components, RHK Technology is dedicated to advancing what’s possible in nanoscale imaging, measurement, and manipulation.
10/09/2026
Some of the biggest discoveries begin at an incredibly small scale.
On National Nanotechnology Day, RHK Technology is celebrating the researchers exploring surfaces, materials, and phenomena where the details are measured in billionths of a meter. From seeing atomic-scale structures to investigating new material behaviors, nanoscale research is helping expand what we understand about the world around us.
Here’s to the researchers asking big questions at the smallest scales. 🌎🔬
RHK Technology’s VT Beetle systems provide variable-temperature UHV SPM capabilities for both STM and AFM. With a wide operating range from 25 K to 1500 K, the Beetle enables researchers to study materials and surfaces across a broad range of temperatures. Users can easily switch between STM and AFM in UHV while also exchanging and storing samples, tips, and probes without breaking vacuum.
The Beetle can also be integrated with RHK’s preparation and analysis chambers to create a multi-technique nanotechnology research platform. Depending on the configuration, systems can incorporate sample manipulation and transfer, specialized preparation and analytical tools, thermal control, electrical connections, and other capabilities designed around the researcher’s specific needs.
Get more from your RHK controller.
Custom software upgrades for R9, R9plus, and R10 systems can add automation, enhanced interfaces, and advanced acquisition capabilities, tailored to your research needs.
Contact RHK Technology to explore your software upgrade options: https://rhk-tech.com/contact-us/
From leading universities to government research labs around the world, RHK Technology is helping researchers push the boundaries of scanning probe microscopy. 🌎🔬
We’re trusted by institutions conducting groundbreaking research in surface science, nanotechnology, materials science, and beyond.
See where RHK Technology is helping drive future generations of discovery.
09/25/2026
Happy National Research Administrator Day!
Today, we recognize the research administrators who work behind the scenes to keep groundbreaking research moving forward—from managing grants and resources to supporting researchers and their institutions.
At RHK Technology, we're proud to support the universities, laboratories, and research teams whose work continues to push the boundaries of science. Thank you for everything you do to make that research possible!
09/22/2026
Unlock More From Your SPM System
Standard software doesn’t always meet the demands of advanced research. RHK Technology offers custom software development and engineering support to help researchers automate workflows, integrate hardware, and expand instrument capabilities.
Read the full blog to learn more: https://rhk-tech.com/2026/07/21/custom-software-solutions/
09/17/2026
45 Years of Seeing the Invisible
In September 1981, Gerd Binnig and Heinrich Rohrer published their groundbreaking work on Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), opening a new window into the atomic-scale world.
What began as a revolutionary approach to imaging surfaces has evolved into a powerful family of scanning probe techniques used by researchers around the world.
At RHK Technology, we're proud to be part of that continuing story, by developing instrumentation and control technology that helps researchers push the boundaries of STM, AFM, and scanning probe microscopy.
45 years of STM. Decades of revelations. And the next breakthroughs are waiting to be discovered.
Discover the flexibility of RHK Technology’s R10 Controller. 🔬
Adam Kollin, President and Founder of RHK Technology, explains how the R10’s modular firmware ecosystem lets researchers test advanced capabilities like lock-in amplifiers, PLLs, and feedback loops before purchasing.
See how a flexible “try-before-you-buy” approach can help researchers get more from their scanning probe microscopy systems.
09/10/2026
High performance. Ambient environment. Built to evolve.
The RHK Technology Beetle Ambient STM/AFM delivers uncompromised AFM and STM performance in a convenient, economical benchtop platform. Designed for stability and ease of use, the Beetle offers a compact, symmetrical scan head, exceptional thermal stability, and the powerful R10 Controller system.
With an open design for optical access and a direct upgrade path to high-vacuum or UHV configurations, the Beetle Ambient can grow alongside your research.
🔬 STM or Beam-Deflection AFM/STM configurations
📐 5 µm × 5 µm XY scan range
⚡ Resolution down to 0.5 Å (X,Y) and 0.1 Å (Z)
🌡️ Thermal drift
09/08/2026
Is It Time to Upgrade Your SPM Controller?
If your current SPM controller has been in service for years, upgrading doesn’t mean starting over. The RHK Technology R10 Controller gives your system a modern expandable control platform designed for the demands of today, and tomorrow.
The R10 features:
• Modern hardware and electronics for improved system capabilities
• Modular architecture that lets you configure the controller for your specific needs
• Advanced software and firmware options for greater control and functionality
• Expanded measurement, automation, and data acquisition capabilities
• A flexible platform that can be tailored to your existing research workflow
Give your SPM system new levels of capability with an R10 controller upgrade from RHK Technology.
👉 Learn more: https://rhk-tech.com/r10-controller/
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